Kohler K-1143 Assembly instructions

Homeowners Guide
Vibro-Acoustic Baths
Mproduct numbers are for Mexico (i.e. K-12345M)
Los números de productos seguidos de Mcorresponden a México
(Ej. K-12345M)
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K-1143 K-1152
K-1153
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Thank You For Choosing Kohler
Thank you for choosing Kohler Company. Your Kohler Company product reflects the true passion for design,
craftsmanship, artistry, and innovation Kohler Company stands for. We are confident its dependability and
beauty will surpass your highest expectations, satisfying you for years to come.
All information in this guide is based upon the latest product information available at the time of
publication. At Kohler Company, we strive to fulfill our mission of improving the level of gracious living for
each person who is touched by our products and services. We reserve the right to make changes in product
characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time without notice.
Please take a few minutes to review this guide. Pay special attention to the care and cleaning instructions.
Your Kohler Bath
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Always exercise caution when entering or exiting your bath.
Acrylic surfaces can be slippery when wet.
Your new vibro-acoustic bath is made to provide superior resistance against chipping, cracking, and flexing.
Your new bath is very easy to care for and is exceptionally durable as well.
Your bath is part of a system of other required components. For detailed information on these components,
refer to the Homeowners Guide packed with the K-176 User Interface. This user interface controls your
preferences for sound, vibration, and chromatherapy lighting. This user interface may be used by itself, or it
may be used in conjunction with the remote control included with this vibro-acoustic bath.
Remote Control Compliance
FCC ID: N82-KOHLER002 – Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning (Part 15.21)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b))
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure Warning
This portable transmitter with its antenna complies with FCC’s RF exposure limits for general
population/uncontrolled exposure.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Using Your Remote Control
NOTE: Your remote control requires two AAA batteries. To install or replace them: Unthread the bottom
cap from the remote. Insert the batteries. Resecure the bottom cap to the remote.
NOTICE: You must synchronize the remote control before initial use.
Programming
NOTE: Perform the following at the user interface.
Press the [OK Icon] at the Main Menu on the user interface.
Scroll down to ″System″at the Settings Menu, then press the [OK Icon].
Scroll down to ″Remote″at the System Menu, then press the [OK Icon].
At the ″Learn″field, press the [OK Icon].
As instructed on the Remote Menu, simultaneously press and hold the [Back Icon] and [Up Icon] on
the remote control for 3 seconds. The remote LED will blink while in programming mode. To exit
programming mode, press the remote Power button.
Operating
Once the remote control is synchronized, you may use it to navigate through the user interface
menus while bathing.
[On/Off Icon]: Powers the user interface ″ON″or ″OFF.″(1)
[Select Icon]: Selects the action the cursor is on within a menu. (2)
[Back Icon]: Prompts the previous menu. (3)
[User Icon]: Prompts the User Menu to appear. (4)
[Up/Down Icon]: Scrolls the cursor up or down on the current menu. (5)
Programming Operating
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4
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Using Your Remote Control (cont.)
[LED]: Provides visual feedback when signals are transmitted. If the remote LED does not blink
when a button is pushed or blinks several times, this is an indication that the batteries are low and
need to be replaced. (6)
Cleaning Your Acrylic Bath
For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your KOHLER product:
•Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area before applying to the entire surface.
•Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately after applying cleaner. Rinse and
dry any overspray that lands on nearby surfaces.
•Do not allow cleaners to soak on surfaces.
•Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Never use an abrasive material such as a brush or scouring
pad to clean surfaces.
For detailed cleaning information and products to consider, visit www.kohler.com/clean. To order Care &
Cleaning information, call 1-800-456-4537.
One-Year Limited Warranty
KOHLER plumbing products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year
from date of installation.
Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, replace or make appropriate adjustment where Kohler Co. inspection
discloses any such defects occurring in normal usage within one (1) year after installation. Kohler Co. is not
responsible for removal or installation costs. Use of in-tank toilet cleaners will void the warranty.
To obtain warranty service contact Kohler Co. either through your Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home
Center or E-tailer, or by writing Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Service Department, 444 Highland Drive,
Kohler, WI 53044, USA, or by calling 1-800-4-KOHLER from within the USA, 1-800-964-5590 from within
Canada and 001-877-680-1310 from within Mexico.
Implied warranties including that of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly
limited in duration to the duration of this warranty. Kohler Co. and/or seller disclaims any liability for
special, incidental or consequential damages.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or
limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages so these limitations and exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
state/province to state/province.
This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.
One-Year Warranty
KOHLER CO.
It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all accessories and components are complete
in this package.
This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the
date of purchase as shown on the invoice or receipt.
1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its authorized distributors.
2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and corresponding warranty.
3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair the defective product or provide a new
replacement or an equivalent model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the product
is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.
4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the date the product is received.
5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as additional protection, as it may
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One-Year Warranty (cont.)
substitute the warranty in the case that there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.
EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:
1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the instructions concerning use and operation set
forth in the owner’s manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations and warnings
included are not observed.
2. When the product has been modified or dismantled partially or totally; or has been used in a negligent
fashion and as a consequence has suffered damages attributable to the consumer, individual, or hardware not
authorized by Kohler Co.
3. This warranty does not cover the damages as a result of disaster such as fire or acts of God, including
flooding, earthquake, or electric storms, etc. To obtain a list of distributors in your area where you can
exercise your rights under this warranty, please call 001-877-680-1310.
KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WI 53044 U.S.A.
IMPORTER:
INTERNACIONAL DE CERÁMICA, S.A.B. DE C.V.
AV. CARLOS PACHECO NO. 7200
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Troubleshooting
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. The valve (if installed) may contain hot water; be careful when
draining any residual water.
IMPORTANT! Turn off the power and water supply to all components before performing any
maintenance.
It is recommended that any valve maintenance should be performed by a Kohler Co. Authorized Service
Representative.
This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. For service and installation issues or concerns, call
1-800-4-KOHLER.
Interface Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
1. Digital interface is not lit. A. Media module is not plugged
into the outlet. A. Plug the media module into the outlet.
B. Power supply connection to the
media module may be loose or
disconnected.
B. Check power supply connections to
the media module and reconnect if
needed.
C. Interface cable connections may
be loose or disconnected. C. Check all interface cable connections, connect if needed.
D. Circuit breaker has been
tripped. D. Reset the circuit breaker.
E. The media module may require
resetting. E. Disconnect and reconnect the power supply from the media
module.
F. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the media
module or interface requires
servicing.
F. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Interface Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
2. The interface power
indicator pulses but does
not turn on.
A. Interface cable connections may
be loose or disconnected. A. Check all interface cable connections, connect if needed.
B. The media module requires
resetting. B. Disconnect and reconnect the media module power supply.
C. If the above recommended
action does not correct the
symptom, the interface or media
module requires servicing.
C. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
3. The interface functions
normally but no water
flows from the spout or
handshower.
A. Inlet/outlet fittings may be
blocked. A. Check the inlets and outlets for blockage or debris. Clean the inlet
screens. Refer to the ″Clean the
Inlet Screens″section in the Valve
Homeowners Guide.
B. Outlets are not plumbed
correctly. B. Reroute plumbing as needed.
C. Hot and cold water supplies are
not turned on. C. Turn on the water supply to the valve.
D. The valve or media module
memory may require resetting. D. Disconnect and reconnect the power supply from the valve and
media module.
E. System error. E. Check the user interface for an
error code. Refer to the
″Diagnostics″section in the Digital
Interface Homeowners Guide.
F. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the media
module requires servicing.
F. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
4. Display is difficult to read. A. Contrast is not optimized. A. Adjust contrast in the user interface
setting menu.
B. Brightness is not optimized. B. Adjust the brightness in the user
interface setting menu.
Valve Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
1. Maximum blend
temperature too hot or
too cold.
A. Incorrect maximum temperature
setting. A. Refer to the ″Set the Maximum Temperature″section in the Digital
Interface User Guide.
B. Inlet/outlet fittings may be
blocked. B. Check the inlets and outlets for blockage or debris. Clean the inlet
screens. Refer to the ″Clean the
Inlet Screens″section in the Valve
Homeowners Guide.
C. If the above recommended
action does not correct the
symptom, the interface or valve
requires servicing.
C. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
2. Continuous flow. A. System will not switch off. A. Turn off the water and power
supply and contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
3. Handshower does not
work. A. Handshower is not enabled. A. Enable the handshower option in the settings menu. Refer to the
Digital Interface User Guide.
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Valve Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
4. Only cold water flows
from the outlets. A. Hot water supply is either not turned on or not connected to
the valve inlet.
A. Check the hot water supply is
turned on and connected to the
valve inlet.
B. Hot water inlet is blocked. B. Check the hot water inlet screen for
blockage. Clean or replace the inlet
screen. Refer to the Valve
Homeowners Guide.
C. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the valve
requires servicing.
C. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
5. Fluctuating or reduced
flow rate. Valve is
functioning properly.
A. Inlet/outlet fittings may be
blocked. A. Check the inlets and outlets for blockage or debris. Clean the inlet
screens. Refer to the ″Clean the
Inlet Screens″section in the Valve
Homeowners Guide.
B. Water outlet pressure is low. B. Check that the flow rate is at or
above the minimum rate required.
Refer to ″Specifications″section in
the Valve Homeowners Guide.
C. Fluctuating flow. C. Verify that the dynamic inlet
pressures are within specifications.
Refer to ″Specifications″section in
the Valve Homeowners Guide.
D. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the valve
requires servicing.
D. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
6. Blend temperature drift or
temperature cycling. A. Fluctuating water temperature. A. Check the inlet temperature differentials and verify they are
sufficient. Refer to ″Specifications″
section in the Valve Homeowners
Guide.
B. Hot water supply temperature
fluctuation. B. Check and make adjustments as needed.
C. Pressure difference greater than
5 psi (34.5 kPa) between the hot
and cold supply lines.
C. Install pressure regulators to bring
the supplies within 5 psi (34.5 kPa)
of each other.
D. If none of the recommended
actions for the above issues
correct the symptom, the valve
requires servicing.
D. Contact your Kohler Co.
Authorized Service Representative.
7. Water leaking from the
valve.
CAUTION: Risk of
personal injury or
product damage. Turn off
the main power and
water supply.
A. Connections are not secure. A. Check all connections. Make
adjustments as needed.
B. Seals are worn or damaged. B. Order a seal service pack and
replace all seals.
C. Internal leak. C. Unit requires overhaul. Contact
your Kohler Co. authorized service
representative.
8. Hot water only, the valve
shuts down. A. Hot and cold lines are reversed. A. Switch hot and cold water supply connections. Verify the hot water
supply is connected to the inlet
marked ″H″and the cold water
supply is connected to the inlet
marked ″C.″
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Music Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
1. Bath transducers do not
produce sound. A. Transducer cables are not connected properly. A. Make sure the cables are properly installed into the Media Module
connections and to the bath
transducers.
2. After playing music
loudly, the music stops
even though a song is
properly selected.
A. Thermal shut down. A. Shut down the system for 1 hour to
allow the unit to cool. Make sure
the area where the unit is installed
does not exceed 104°F (40°C).
3. Library menu is not
available. A. The Roku agreement was declined. A. Enter the settings menu, select ″System,″select ″Music Software,″
select ″Roku Agreement″and select
″YES.″
4. Music server is not
available. A. Wireless connection out of range. A1. Move router closer or install a wireless access point.
A2. Connect via Ethernet cable.
B. Wireless network is not
configured properly. B. Enter the settings menu, select ″System,″select ″WiFi Security,″
select ″Network Name,″select
″WEP/WPA Key″and enter the
security key.
C. The network cable is not
connected to the correct
router/switch input.
C. Connect the Media Module to the
router’s/switch’s Ethernet ports.
D. A compatible media server is
not installed/running on your
home computer.
D. Install/open one of the supported
media servers such as Firefly
Media Server, iTunes
®
, Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Media Connect,
RhapsodyTM, Yahoo! or
Musicmatch
®
on your computer
and load your favorite music into
the server’s library.
E. The media server on your home
computer is not configured to
share files.
E. Reference the media server’s help
menu to properly configure file
sharing.
F. The incorrect Wi-Fi region was
selected. F. Enter the settings menu, select ″System,″select ″Music Software,″
select ″Region″and select the
appropriate geographical region
that matches your Wi-Fi router.
5. I have a wireless network
but my Media Module is
unable to connect to the
network.
A. Ethernet cable is plugged in. A. Unplug the Ethernet cable.
B. Media Module is not within
Wi-Fi range. B. Make sure the Media Module is within range of your Wi-Fi
network.
C. A WEP or WPA key was not
entered for your secured
network.
C. Enter the settings menu, select
″System,″select ″WiFi Security,″
select ″Network Name,″select
″WEP/WPA Key″and enter the
security key.
D. The router is not set up for
802.11b. D. Make sure the access point/router is configured to allow 802.11b
clients.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Music Troubleshooting Table
Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
6. The Media Module cannot
connect to an iTunes
server with firewall
software running.
A. The firewall is not configured
correctly to allow iTunes music
sharing.
A. Make sure your firewall software is
configured to allow iTunes music
sharing. For a Mac: Open System
Preferences. Select the Sharing icon
and click on the firewall tab. Select
the option ″iTunes Music Sharing.″
For a PC: Refer to your
documentation for changing
firewall settings. If running
Windows XP service pack 2, open
″Security Center,″select ″Windows
Firewall,″click on the ″Exceptions″
tab, and check to see that iTunes is
enabled. If not, use ″Add
Programs″to enable it. After these
changes have been made, restart
the Media Module by
disconnecting and reconnecting the
AC power.
7. The Media Module cannot
access the iTunes library. A. iTunes is not running. A. Make sure the computer containing your iTunes library is turned on
and iTunes is running.
B. iTunes is not configured for
sharing. B. In iTunes, be sure to turn on the ″music sharing″option. Go to the
iTunes>Preferences menu or Edit>
Preferences for PC users. In the
dialog box that appears, click the
″Sharing″icon, then check the
option ″Share my music″to enable
sharing on your local network.
C. iTunes is not responding to
commands from the Media
Module.
C. Close and restart iTunes on your
computer.
8. I can see my iTunes
library in the list of
libraries, but when I try to
connect, the connection
fails.
A. iTunes is not configured for
sharing. A. In iTunes, be sure to turn on the ″music sharing″option. Go to the
iTunes>Preferences menu or Edit>
Preferences for PC users. In the
dialog box that appears, click the
″Sharing″icon, then check the
option ″Share my music″to enable
sharing on your local network.
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